Pins & Tales is the quarterly digital newsletter of SAPFM, published in Adobe PDF format. Issues are sent to current members at the end of March, June, September and December with the latest listings of classes, events, news and articles on research, construction and finishing of historical forms of furniture. Members also have access to all previous issues of the quarterly. This is just one of the many benefits of SAPFM membership.
The SAPFM editorial team is pleased to present the Fall 2024 issue of our quarterly eMagazine Pins & Tales
In this issue we list the latest classes, chapter meetings and events of interest as we always do. We also have some important announcements about the upcoming election for the SAPFM Board of Directors and how to make sure you receive the latest edition of our annual journal, American Period Furniture. We also welcome the new members who have joined in the last few months. New members are vital to the long-term health of SAPFM and we hope that they will find a home with those who have been around a while. We recap our annual conference, held this year at the beautiful campus of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
In the back half of the book we feature an interesting group of articles about the fine points of furniture making, including Scrimshaw inlays from salvaged piano keys, a Thomas Jefferson bookcase from the collection at Winterthur with a unique way of securing the shelves, and a solution to storing clamps in a busy and often crowded school shop. SAPFM is a team sport; the articles you see in Pins & Tales and the journal are all written by your fellow members and friends of our organization. That’s just one of the many ways our members help each other. Our main mission is education and there are no limits to learning about how fine furniture is made and the history behind that furniture.
Pins & Tales is one of the many benefits of SAPFM membership along with our website, meetings and annual journal, American Period Furniture. Make sure you spread the word about our society to your friends and neighbors, either in person or through social media. There are many folks out there who would enjoy our organization but aren’t aware of us yet. We need your help to increase awareness about us, the things we do and the fellowship among our members.
Our publications, events and chapter meetings all depend on you to share your efforts in making furniture and growing our organization. Make time to participate, volunteer and explore the numerous ways to give back. Every volunteer is important. Your local chapter always needs help planning, organizing and conducting meetings. If there isn’t an active chapter in your area, consider starting one or stepping up to revitalize one. If you want to get involved on any level there are plenty of opportunities. What you receive from your SAPFM membership is directly related to what you contribute.
If you have an idea for an article for either of our publications get in touch with me to find out how easy it can be and how much it helps everyone in the organization when you share what you are working on.